Criminal and Civil Reporting

Criminal Reporting 

CSUF's University Police Department (UPD) is available to take reports of crimes and/or refer individuals to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Crimes occurring on campus or in/on off-campus buildings and property can be reported to UPD 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To report a crime, anyone can call or text 911 or call CSUF's UPD Non-Emergency phone line at (657) 278-2515. The UPD Main Station is located at 1350 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92831. Individuals may also call UPD from an on-campus emergency blue phone.

If you are considering reporting sex-based harassment such as Sexual Misconduct, Stalking, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, or Sexual Exploitation to UPD, you may want to know ahead of time that, according to the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy, UPD employees have a duty to report to the Title IX Coordinator/DHR Administrator in the Office for Civil Rights and Equity on campus any time they know or have reason to know of incidents that may violate the Nondiscrimination Policy. The purpose of this reporting from UPD to the Office for Civil Rights and Equity is so that the Title IX Coordinator/DHR Administrator can carry out their duties under the law and under the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. For certain sex offenses, the impacted individual has the right to affirmatively request from UPD, after being informed of their options, that their identity remain confidential. However, even if the impacted person requests confidentiality of identity, UPD should specifically ask them if UPD can provide their name to the the Office for Civil Rights and Equity here at CSUF so that the Title IX Coordinator/DHR Administrator or other designee can contact the individual to discuss applicable Supportive Measures. And in all cases, even when the person requests confidentiality, the identity of the person alleged to have engaged in misconduct (if known) must be reported to the Office for Civil Rights and Equity.

The University is also required by the federal Clery Act to report certain types of crimes (including certain sex offenses) in statistical reports. However, while the University will report the type of incident in the annual crime statistics report known as the Annual Security Report, your name/identity will not be revealed. Visit the UPD website to learn more about their services or visit their Main Station in person at 1350 N. State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831. UPD is available 24/7 at (657) 278-2515 and upd.pio@fullerton.edu. 

Timely Reporting 

If you choose not to report to the police immediately following an incident, you can still make the report later on. However, with the passage of time, the ability to gather evidence to assist with criminal prosecution may be limited. 

If you would like assistance navigating a criminal reporting process for Sexual Misconduct, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and/or Stalking, you may reach out to a Campus Confidential Advocate.

Civil Reporting 

You may choose to file a civil lawsuit against the person alleged to have engaged in misconduct (also referred to as the Respondent) whether or not criminal charges have been filed. A civil lawsuit is a process outside of CSUF, and it could provide you the opportunity to recover actual damages, which may include compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain, suffering, and emotional distress. 

Obtaining A Protective Order 

You may also choose to obtain a protective or restraining order (such as a domestic violence restraining order or a civil harassment restraining order). This process would occur outside of CSUF. Restraining orders can protect individuals who have experienced or are reasonably in fear of physical violence, sexual misconduct, dating or domestic violence, or stalking.

Restraining orders must be obtained from a court in the jurisdiction where the incident occurred. University Police or the Office for Civil Rights and Equity can offer assistance with obtaining a protective or restraining order outside of CSUF. The Campus Confidential Advocates can offer assistance with obtaining a protective or restraining order in cases of Sexual Misconduct, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and/or Stalking. If you are interested in a No-Contact Directive as a Supportive Measure at CSUF instead or in addition to a civil protective order, please connect with the Office for Civil Rights and Equity.